Genuine Toyota Solara A/C Condenser

Toyota Solara A/C Condenser Parts Questions & Answers

• Condenser Assy, Cooler
  88460-06050
  Q: How do you remove and install the condenser in a 1997 through 2001 Toyota Solara?

  A: To remove the A/C Condenser, start by discharging the refrigerant and removing the radiator upper mounts. Unbolt and set aside the right-hand underhood electrical relay box for clearance. Then, remove the A/C Accumulator and disconnect the inlet and outlet fittings, making sure to cap the open fittings immediately to prevent moisture and dirt from entering the system. Finally, remove the mounting nuts and push the radiator back toward the engine, followed by pushing the condenser rearward until it's free of the radiator support and can be pulled up and out of the vehicle. To install the condenser, brackets, and bolts, ensure that the rubber cushions fit properly on the mounting points. Reconnect the refrigerant lines, using new O-rings where necessary. Lastly, reinstall the remaining parts in the reverse order of removal and have the system evacuated, charged, and leak tested.
• Condenser Assy, Cooler
  88460-06140
  Q: How to remove and install a condenser on 2002 through 2008 Toyota Solara and 2002 through 2006 Toyota Avalon?

  A: Have the refrigerant discharged by an air conditioning technician. Remove the radiator upper mounts. On models with a separately mounted receiver/drier, remove the receiver/drier. Disconnect the inlet and outlet fittings. Remove the bolts holding the refrigerant lines to the right side of the condenser on some models, the line is clamped to the side of the condenser as well. Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture and dirt out of the system. Remove the mounting nuts/bolts. Remove the mounting bolt and nut at the condenser bracket on each side. Push the radiator back toward the engine, then push the condenser rearward until it is free of the radiator support and can be pulled up and out of the vehicle. Install the condenser, brackets, and bolts, making sure the rubber cushions fit on the mounting points properly. Reconnect the refrigerant lines, using new O-rings where needed. Reinstall the remaining parts in the reverse order of removal.